500-Calorie Salad Menus

Melon, Tomato & Onion Salad with Goat Cheese

This riff on the traditional tomato, mozzarella and basil salad is gorgeous and refreshing. Any variety of pale green- or orange-fleshed melon will work well. Compose the salad on a large platter for a crowd or assemble it on individual plates.

Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

This super-fast salad is a great way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand -- try substituting other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken or quickly poach a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts while you prepare the rest of the salad.